Correspondence Address:
Dr.Prithvi Bhat Second year P.G. Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, Alva’s Ayurveda Medical College, Moodbidri-574227, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, India. Email: prithvigurumane@gmail.com, Contact No.7349158836
Date of Acceptance: 2023-02-04
Date of Publication:2023-02-15
Article-ID:IJIM_218_02_23 https://ijim.co.in
Source of Support: Nill
Conflict of Interest: None declared
How To Cite This Article: Bhat Prithvi, P .S. Swathilakshmi, Purohit Rohini, Shetty Susheel. An observational study to assess the symptoms of suppression of sleep-in night duty doctors, nurses and engineers. Int J Ind Med 2023;4(2):21-30
Introduction: Ayurveda explains the adverse effects of Vegadharana , i.e. the urges which are suppressed by force. Suppression of sleep is one among them. There are certain professions where suppression of sleep becomes inevitable, which includes night duty doctors, nurses and engineers. Hence this study is intending to understand the health status of these professionals. Objectives: To evaluate the concept of Suppression of sleep and its effect in Night duty workers. Materials and methods: In this observational study 30 samples were selected randomly based on above mentioned profession. Questionnaire was framed and sent through google form. The data collected was analysed using Graphpad software. Results : Out of 30 samples, statistical significant results were obtained in factors of Apakti(Indigestion), Angamarda(Body pain) and Akshigourava(Heaviness in the eyes). Conclusion : The study shed light on the relevance of Vegadhara concept which in turn would help to treat these symptoms as per the principles of Vegadharana. Hence the symptoms formed are due to sleep suppression at night, inspite of many these individuals covering up the loss of sleep during day. It indicates that their nature of work must be considered seriously and steps to be taken to improve their health.
Keywords: Nidra, Vegadharana, Bhootadhatri, Trayopasthambha
